2007-01-13 03:43:57 · 6 answers · asked by Reo 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I grew up poor and it taught me to appreciate everything that I have. I learned to not waste my money too often; because I never knew when it would run out. I managed to buy a house, take care of all of my obligations and tried to have a savings that I pretended that I didn't have. I always saved money for a rainy day. It's good to have money to take care of emergencies and for repairs on the house or car. It's not bad to have a charge card but I always never charged more than I could pay each month. I never pay interest on a charge card. It will eat you up. There's always a small fee each month for having it that goes along with your charges, but it isn't very much.
It's good to save all that you can especially for retirement. Your income will be less and you need enough to live on. You may need to buy a new furnace, replace your roof, get another car. I tried to have enough for all of these things. Then, it's good to make allowances for the unexpected things that always pop up.
2007-01-13 04:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by Barbra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I scarcely had enough to eat as a child, and now, I do NOT like to waste food. I had to wear jeans with holes in them to school, so now when I get a nice pair of pants, I treat them carefully and appreciate them. We had no electricity, and when I flick the switch now, I'm always grateful for lights.I try to never take anything for granted, because in the blink of an eye, it can all be gone. It taught me to be very conservative, because nothing is promised to you.
2007-01-13 04:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by olderbutwiser 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I did not grow up poor until my parents got divorced when I was 11. After that I learned to appreciate anything I got, and still do.
2007-01-13 03:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by crct2004 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It taught me the value of hard work.
It taught me to be thankful for what I have.
It taught me to have mercy on and to give aid to the poor.
It taught me that relationships with God and with other people are the most important things in life, and not gaining material wealth.
It taught me that although some people with money devalue those who don't have it, the truth of the matter is that our value hinges on who we are in God's eyes and not how men value or devalue us.
It taught me that character is much more important than any amount of money.
2007-01-13 05:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by delmaanna67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to marry a rich really old guy
2007-01-13 03:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lil lady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how to appreciate the little things in life.
2007-01-13 03:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by c_schreel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋